Testimony of a Domestic Abuse Victim
The testimony of a victim of domestic abuse and her journey to healing.
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Firsthand accounts of faith lived out in the context of Chinese Christianity.
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Scarves, Powdered Milk, and a Thesis
Gift giving is tricky in any culture—even our own.
The Precious Cross
If you find yourself worshiping at a church in China, chances are you may sing this song, titled “The Precious Cross."
Caring for Elderly Parents in China
"Faithful love in action" as Chinese adult children care for their aging parents.
A New Megachurch with an Old History
Much has been written about the cross- and church-demolition campaign in Zhejiang province over the past couple of years. What doesn’t make the news (outside of China), however, are stories about new churches being built. This article, originally published on the mainland site Gospel Times, reports on the building of a megachurch in Fuzhou. The building is new; however, the church has been there for more than 100 years.
“We Don’t Believe in Anything”
If you want to find out what is really going on—I mean really going on—in China, ask a taxi driver. Since they spend all day conversing with people from all walks of life, getting various takes and perspectives on the issues of the day, few people have a better feel for the mood.
Death of Henan Pastor’s Wife Points to Nationwide Problem
Religious persecution or illegal land grab? Understanding the struggles faced by the people of China, including Chinese Christians.
Online Devotionals
Churches in China are increasingly looking for ways to use the internet to evangelize and encourage believers. This article, originally published in the mainland site Gospel Times is about a church in Liaoning province that posts daily video devotionals online to one of China’s largest video-sharing sites.
A Train Ride through 4 Provinces
A train trip from Lhasa to Chengdu.
Success—Our Generation’s Greatest Spiritual Disaster, Part 2
In the part one of this article Si Wei shared her journey from darkness to a personal relationship with Christ. Here she goes on to tell about the next stage of her journey—sanctification. Not surprisingly, God chose to use the furnace of marriage to expose Si Wei’s unhealthy mindset and areas of idolatry, which she shares with us in this conclusion to her story.
Lip-Reading in China
Here’s a question for you: how do you lip-read when everyone is wearing an anti-pollution facemask? One hearing-impaired woman from Great Britain found out while doing an internship in Beijing. She told her story to the BBC in "Toxic Talk: Trying to Lip Read in China."
Success—Our Generation’s Greatest Spiritual Disaster, Part 1
The story of a young woman who in the midst of artistic success realizes the emptiness of her life. This is part one of a two-part story which will continue next week.